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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Hicks, who has been on the disabled list since June 10, took early batting practice Tuesday and also shagged fly balls in the outfield for manager Ron Gardenhire.
"He's doing fine," Gardenhire said. "Says his leg feels better." That said, Hicks will likely need a rehab assignment before he returns to the team.
"We can't just stick him right back in and say his hammy's OK. There will probably be a rehab somewhere in there. He's not quite there, but hopefully he's getting closer."
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Rizzo had played the team's first 68 games before taking Tuesday off. He is hitting .157 over his first 15 June games. He has a .241/.327/.444 slash line with 10 homers and 39 RBI this season.
by Scott White | Senior Fantasy Writer
And that's just pure heat. You could argue he's done even more damage with his secondary arsenal, which he uses 40 percent of the time, over the course of his career.
He's had injury problems over the years that have made him inconsistent and frustrating to own in Fantasy, but when he's right, the stuff still holds up, as he showed by striking out 10 Rockies over 7 1/3 scoreless innings in that start Monday. And judging by his comments after that start, he's feeling right again.
"Definitely the most comfortable I've been," Johnson said. "Just being able to get extension on all my pitches, not have to worry about the triceps or anything like that. It's definitely nice."
If he has another good start Sunday against the Orioles, he's back to must-start status.
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
Delgado has made just one appearance for the Diamondbacks this season, allowing two runs in two innings.
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Soria, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery, has not appeared in the majors since September 2011. He is on track to return in July.
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Harrison is expected to throw off flat ground for at least another four weeks before he begins throwing off a mound. He has been sidelined since April 6 with a back injury and is hoping to return in mid-August.
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
by Chris Towers | CBSSports.com
Oswalt, who signed with the Rockies in May, made five starts at Double-A Tulsa, posting a 2.16 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 33 1/3 innings of work. This will be his first start since Sept. 9 for the Rangers.
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
Hammel has been pushed back due to a stomach illness. He was originally expected to pitch Monday against Detroit and has already been pushed back twice. Gonzalez left the team late Monday night to go on paternity leave.
by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Lewis threw off a mound Monday for the first time since he was shut down with soreness in the back of his right elbow. The 33-year-old would like to throw a live batting practice before he restarts his minor-league rehab assignment.
